+dapettit Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have a leak in my garage that I can't find. Is any one a plumber here? Please PM me! Dave- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I need my drains cleaned as well. Come forth o great plumber and reef keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 I think the leak is in the wall behind the washer. NEED HELP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I think for a leak in my previous house I had used Christian Brothers Plumbing. We had a mysterious leak in the wall behind the guest shower. They found/fixed it with only two holes cut in the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 We have used Johnny Rooter numerous times(unfortunately) and have always been pleased with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 It's late.. Did you call anyone? As always, can you be more specific? Is it a horrible leak? Is it slow? Can you hear it? Should be any easy fix that will require some sheetrock removal. Probably about an hours worth of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 It should be pretty simple. When they installed the washer the spigot for the was leaking, I was instructed to use mop cord method to fix it. I think while I was trying to remove the spigot I may have twisted the pipe towards the bottom. At first I thought it was leaking out from the floor. I will be emptying my water barrels to get behind them to check the situation. I should have it done this evening. I think the sheet rock may need to be removed. Dave- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Anybody need some RO/DI???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Anybody need some RO/DI???? I think it can be used to created the needed rain storm over at your house (to prevent a vwmike incident! ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I think it can be used to created the needed rain storm over at your house (to prevent a vwmike incident! ). I'll make sure I leave my car outside then. The Pure RO/DI water won't need to be wiped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Well I emptied the run off water barrel and with my "brute' strength moved the good water far enough to expose all the sheet rock (sorry reef-pug & seahorsejl). The floor and dry wall is completely dry. I cleaned up the water and it seems to be coming up through a small crack in the concrete. Of course the orginal leak could be anywher but I still think it is coming from the washer some how. I don't have the expertise to figure this out and a plumber or some one who knows about plumbing would be helpful. Dave- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismunn Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 im guessing your on a concrete slab foundation right? if the pipe is broken beneath the concrete your going to have to get a jack hammer and break up a small area of the slab to expose the pipe. you might be able to confirm the location of the leak by shutting off the main leading to your house. then using a towel, dry the suspected area ofthe leak. after the area is dry and you dont see any more water weeping through the concrete, have someone turn back on the water main while you stand there and watch the suspected area. if you see water coming back up through the foundation and there isnt any water leaking down the pipe from above, then it means the pipe is broken inside the foundation, in which case you'll need to break up the concrete. you want to be sure its coming from the floor before you break anything up though. its also possible that the pipe is leaking from above ground and dripping down the back side of the pipe where you cant see it only to end up on the floor where it loooks like its coming up from the foundation. im not technically a plumber, but i'v done alot of this work before. if you want i might be able to stop by after work tomarrow and have a look to see if there is anything i can help you with? im hoping to get off by 4pm tomarrow but i cant gaurantee it. giveme a call if you want to set something up, ill pm you my number... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnoburns Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I'm not an expert but my paranoia about foundation problems would lead me to turn off the main water line while not needed. Since most people are alseep or away from the house for 8+8 =16 hours or more a day this can cut down on the amount of water by 2/3 a day. My main concern would be too much water leaking into the slab in one spot. It might cause the soil to turn into mud in just one spot and cause foundation problems. Just my 2cents mainly centered around concenrs with foundatoin. It might be a pain turning it off an on, but having foundation problems is a nightmare. I'm not a foundation expert either, but know people who have had problems. Fixing them can be crazy expensive. I would call a schedule a plummer and get their advise on what you should do before they can come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I as well have done alot of plumbing work. i was an engineer for 8 years before i decided it wasn't the job i really wanted i am certifyed in plumbing.. but not really a plumber.. i can help if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Appreciate all the offers and advice. Chris sent me a PM. Thanks again to all, Dave- P.S. I will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Ok cool, well if you have to rip up concrete and need a licence number to put on permits let me know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 well did you get the leak figured out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Chris came by and took a look (thanks Chris). It's not leaking from the piping going to the washer. He thinks the pipe is cracked under the concrete. I guess I'll be calling a plumber since there isn't 1 on the forum. Dave- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Just an FYI Dave. We had a slab leak in our bathroom and the guys from Johnny Rooter were able to re-route our line through the attic and down the wall(leak was between the sink and tub and supplied hot water to tub/shower.) and while it wasn't cheap, it was better than busting the slab out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 All fixed. Max from Johnny Rooter just left. My A/C water run off was clogged. What really makes me mad is I had my A/C guy out here 2 weeks ago. Oh well at least it wasn't as bad as I first thought. Dave- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hey! Max was they guy they sent out to us too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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